Published date: 30 July 2024

Last edited date: 5 August 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 August 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 44000000

  • Construction work - 45000000

  • Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71000000

Location of contract

WR114BQ

Value of contract

£135,000 to £150,000

Procurement reference

2407 ETC LC

Published date

30 July 2024

Closing date

14 August 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

30 September 2024

Contract end date

26 March 2027

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Evesham Town Council is seeking a conservation accredited Lead Consultant for the Almonry Restoration Project.

The proposed budget for this project is £2.4m.
The fee for the Lead Consultant will not exceed £150,000.
The contract is to end in March 2027.

The successful individual/company will have demonstrable experience and knowledge of working on Grade 1 listed buildings and managing complex projects. The candidate must be conservation accredited with up to date certificates and registrations in place.

A Museum Estate and Development Fund grant (MEND) has been secured from Arts Council England to fund the extensive scheme of works.

The works required include:
• Removing and replacing the Cotswold Stone Roof
• Replacing all cementitious material in the infill panels
• Repairing and replacing the timber frame
• Removing all cementitious material in the stone and brickwork
• Replacement of all rainwater goods
• Replacement of all heating and lighting to improve energy efficiency
• Improvements to foul and rainwater drainage
• Improvements to access
• Improvements to existing toilet facilities
• Repairing and making all doors and windows weathertight
• Improvements to garden paths and repair of the boundary wall

The principle objective of this project is to repair, restore, preserve and conserve this precious building. The Almonry is a key part of the history of this market town and the success of this project will ensure its future.

The MEND funded Almonry Project is a large-scale complex project requiring specialist expertise and knowledge. In the first instance Evesham Town Council will appoint a Project Manager (individual or company) to oversee the project from start up to completion.


Applicants for this role of Lead Consultant must have demonstrable experience of managing a repair and restoration project within a Grade 1 listing/Heritage at Risk context, and have experience of project on a similar scale. Applicants must be conservation accredited. The project is to be delivered on a fixed budget and is to be completed by end March 2027. You will be contracted by Evesham Town Council and will be expected to adhere to all Council policies and procedures including procurement, Health and Safety etc.

Subject to successful funding applications, there may be an opportunity to extend the contract to support the implementation and delivery of the Phase 2 project.


Please refer to the attached document "Additional Information and Application Form".


How to Apply
Applicants should email an expression of interest to Almonry Manager, Ashleigh Jayes at ashleigh@eveshamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Applicants should then complete the entire Application document and return it by email no later than 5pm on Wednesday 14th August 2024. Please send application documents to the Almonry Manager Ashleigh Jayes at ashleigh@eveshamtowncouncil.gov.uk

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About the buyer

Contact name

Mrs Jo Adams

Address

Unit 6 Ground Floor
Abbey Lane Court, Abbey Lane
Evesham
WR11 4BY
United Kingdom

Telephone

01386565700

Email

townclerk@eveshamtowncouncil.gov.uk

Website

https://eveshamtowncouncil.gov.uk/